Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar
- 12th Marksheet
- Income Certificate
- College ID/Fee Receipt
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Q.Who is eligible for the Central Sector Scholarship?
Students must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in Class 12, pursuing regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses at recognized institutions, with annual family income not exceeding ₹4.5-₹8 lakh, and not receiving any other scholarship.
Q.What is the scholarship amount provided under this scheme?
Undergraduate students receive ₹10,000 per annum for the first three years and ₹20,000 for 4th-5th years in 5-year professional courses. Postgraduate students receive ₹20,000 per annum for two years.
Q.What is the minimum percentage requirement for renewal of the scholarship?
Students must secure at least 50% marks in their previous examination and maintain a minimum 75% attendance to be eligible for renewal.